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1943. Brown Products is proud of the reputa on it has earned for quality products and customer service. If you have any ques ons or problems with your TRENCHMASTER , please contact your dealer or ®...
Engine problems must be checked and approved for warranty by an authorized engine manufacturer’s service center. Brown Products, Inc. is not an authorized service center for any engine manufacturer and accepts no responsibility for engine warran es, either express or implied.
One missing rotor tooth will be cause for changing the rotor. Use of any part not manufactured by Brown Products, Inc. will void all warrantees. The use of a re-manufactured rotor will also void the warranty.
MAILED WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER RECEIVING THIS EQUIPMENT. NOTE: FILL IN THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND RETAIN IN YOUR MANUAL FOR YOUR RECORDS. THEN MAKE A COPY & MAIL TO BROWN PRODUCTS, INC. OR GO TO WWW.BROWNPRODUCTS.COM, CLICK ON “REGISTER WARRANTY”...
WARNING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known, in certain quan es, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproduc ve harm. WARNING: "This product contains Benzene and Methyl Isobutyl Ketone, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and reproduc ve harm."...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Brown TRENCHMASTER ® BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 1. Check machine. a. Read and be familiar with equipment operating instructions. b. Be sure you have the proper rotor for trench size and soil conditions. c. Check rotor retaining nut for tightness. d.
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Starting Engine Continued f. When engine starts, gradually open choke and let engine warm up at about ¼ speed. WARNING: Do not operate machine without rotor hood installed and secure. WARNING: Do not operate the machine within a 50’ radius of people, animals, automobiles or glassed areas which might be damaged by projectiles.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE Good maintenance practices are critical if you are to enjoy trouble free operation and long life from your Brown TRENCHMASTER . Most required maintenance procedures are shown in ® this section. However, other common sense maintenance practices such as cleanliness and storage must be followed.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Burning Belts Improper tension on belts Adjust belt tension using the turnbuckle on the clutch cable. Spring should stretch approximately ¾” to 1” when clutch lever is fully engaged. Pulleys not aligned Align pulleys Pulleys worn excessively Replace pulleys Pulleys broken or burrs on Replace pulleys...
MODEL R450HA REDEFINER • Redefines existing mulch beds at speeds up to 60 ft. per minute. • GX160 Honda engine (5.5 HP) • V ery maneuverable, for making tree rings & fancy designs. • All models shown weigh less than 95 lbs. •...
ROTORS FOR BROWN REDEFINER R450H/HA AND THE WIREMASTER MOLE R460HA The REDEFINER (Models R450H & HA) is designed to redefine existing beds. The rotor which is standard on the R450 will dig a trench 3” deep with a 4” angled width. If a 4”...
trenchMaster Model r450H & r450Ha redefiner parts List ref. no. part no. description no. req’d 450-001 Frame 450-002 Handlebar 450-003 Assembly, Rotor Arm with Bearings & Space 450-251 Bracket, Idler Arm 450-024 Stop, Belt, Engine Pulley 450-253 Plate, Hood Back 450-752 Brush 450-503...
WireMaster Mole Kit Installa on Instruc ons Remove the ReDefiner Rotor (item # 38) from the rotor 2. Remove assembly (item #30) from the bearing housing bracket and bearing housing arm. Set aside the Lower Belt Stop (item #41) 3. Remove the Brush (item #8) from the bearing housing arm and set 4.
ReDefiner Edger Kit Installa on Instruc ons 1. Remove the ReDefiner rotor (item # 38) from the rotor 2. Remove the en hood assembly (item #30) from the bearing housing and bearing housing arm. Keep the Lower Belt Stop (item #41) for reinstal 3.
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B565H Bantam Install new beds and redefine existing beds B765H (Bantam Mole) Install low voltage wire 7” deep or dog fence 3 ” deep...
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Brown BedEdger Bantam ™ and Bantam Mole 1. Read and understand the General Opera ng Instruc ons on pages 7-10. 2. The front wheel of the Bantam controls the depth of the rotor/trench. There are 5 depth posi ons on the Bantam models.
Bed Bantam Models B565H (6.5hp) & B590H (9hp) Parts List Ref # Part # Description # Req'd 470-022 Frame 470-024 Handlebar 450-259 Clutch Lever, Over Center 450-251 Bracket, Idler Arm, Model B590H & B580H 470-261 Bracket, Idler Arm, Model B565H Only 450-024 Stop, Belt, Engine Pulley--Model B565H Only 470-755...
Bantam Mole Models B765H (6.5hp) & B790H (9hp) Parts List 470-022 Frame 470-024 Handlebar Bracket, Idler Arm, Model B790H & B780H Bracket, Idler Arm, Model B765H Only 450-024 Stop, Belt, Engine Pulley--Model B765H Only 450-752 Brush 991-05 Arm, Idler e l l 450-767 Belt, Kevlar, Model B765H Only (1/2”...
Bantam Mole Operating Instructions Read and understand General Oper in n ion on pa s 7-10. The on wheel o the Bantam Mo e ont ols the depth o the rotor. There are actually three depth po i ion on th e Bantam o ever, yo on y use the o e c osest o the n in and the center ole o ow o e wire ion.
ROTORS FOR THE BROWN BEDEDGER BANTAM AND THE BANTAM MOLE The BEDEDGER BANTAM (Models B565H/B590H) is designed to install/dig new bed edges at different depths without needing to change rotors. The depth is controlled by the position of the front wheel which may be changed by repositioning the pop pin (item #35) to a different hole (5 holes/positions) to achieve the desired depth.